Description
A Theological Introduction to the Witness of the Church within the Mission of God
Mission is Gods work. God spoke the first promise of gospel hope, sent his Son into this fallen world, and commissioned his Spirit to empower his church for witness. Until the day Christ returns, God has called his people to participate in his mission through evangelism, apologetics, church planting, cultural engagement, gospel suffering, and many other activities that faithfully communicate gospel hope in Christ.
This practical introduction provides a biblical framework for understanding the churchs role in Gods mission. It reviews the biblical story of Gods mission, draws insights from the churchs witness since Pentecost, and studies aspects of contemporary Christian witness. Each chapter ends with study questions to encourage further reflection and discussion by church members and ministry leaders. Readers will gain refreshing insights into how they can participate in faithfully bearing witness to Christ through the churchs work in the world today.
Confessional and Contemporary: Precisely defines the biblical aspects of Gods mission and Christian witness, built upon time-tested theology, yet freshly applied for witness in the post-Christendom world
Accessible: Written for church members, college and seminary students, ministry workers, and church leaders who are committed to creating a community that bears witness to Christ in an unchurched society
Practical and Motivational: Clear and crisp writing style, enhanced by many helpful figures and charts, and infused with a gospel passion to declare Gods glory among the nations
Spurs Discussion: Thought-provoking study questions at the end of each chapter to encourage further reflection and faithful action
Winner, 2024 The Gospel Coalition Book Award (Missions and Global Church)
Runner-Up, 2024 Christianity Today Book Award (Missions and Global Church)
Author: Brian A. DeVries
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781433591389
Language: English
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